🌡️ Recognize the Symptoms of Strep Throat
🚌 As kids head back to school, it's important to be aware of common illnesses like strep throat. Here are the key symptoms to watch out for:
🤒 Sore Throat: A sudden, severe sore throat is often the first sign.
🤒 Red and Swollen Tonsils: Sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus.
🤒 Painful Swallowing: Difficulty swallowing due to throat pain.
🤒 Fever: A high fever, often over 101°F (38.3°C).
🤒 Swollen Lymph Nodes: Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
🤒 Headache: Accompanied by general malaise.
🤒 Rash: A fine, red rash (scarlet fever) in some cases.